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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
4
The Athens Banner notes subscription details and carrier rules, with assorted items: Japan’s fleet, Atlanta Candler club, cotton prices, weather tips, war commentary, political quips, and highway bill chatter. It mixes light humor with current events and public notices from the era.
The University Summer School achieved record attendance and top work, urging year round operation of Georgia plants. The Banner urges legislature to fund a full year program to benefit teachers and students and yield lasting returns.
The Manufacturers Record proposes a special edition on the South’s chemical possibilities. It poses questions on raw materials, opportunities for chemistry in manufacturing and agriculture, and how the region can profit in peace and war. Dr. Charles H. Herty endorses the effort to awaken southern chemical industry potential. The piece urges southern representation at the National Exposition of Chemical Industries in New York to attract chemists, manufacturers, and investors.
The article lauds Winder and Monroe as active, enterprising towns. their upcoming midweek baseball games showcase community pride and cooperative effort. It argues local teams spark public initiative, fund pro players, and inspire broader civic ventures beyond sports.
Poetic note recalls a school where love and faith mingled with teaching and highest degrees awarded in a School of Love as a sign of devotion hung over the entrance.
Poem by D. G. Bickers describes a hidden well of water in life’s wood where Faith draws a refreshing draught. Love then passes the cup to all who partake, naming this the highest good.
Miss Ola Brush of Augusta Georgia says she faced ten years of illness and near death. After a November surgery and months of pain she began Tanlac three weeks ago and gained twenty pounds, reports clearer skin and renewed strength. She praises Citizens Pharmacy in Athens and The Kroner Co in Winterville where Tanlac is sold.
Governor N E Harris appeals to Georgia lawmakers to approve two appropriations for the normal schools, warning that future legislatures may not secure relief and stressing urgency for national guard relief and related labor and warehouse measures. Senate session in Atlanta notes August 7 developments.
Reports show Mr. Lowe proposes amending Watkinsville town charter while Mr. Barber seeks salary for Grady county treasurer. Other measures prescribe Baker county primary election procedures, strike Confederate pension eligibility, regulate traction engines in Bacon county, establish a Sylvania public school system in Screven county, and amend Spread town charter.
Former Chief Justice R B Russell, now a congressional candidate in the Ninth District, spoke to a packed Jefferson court house crowd during noon recess, drawing locals with a brass band and stressing federal support for the district. Rumors said Roscoe Luke to lead Hardman campaign, John N Holder to join, Bell to address Jackson County, Dorsey to speak, and Alex Reese campaigned on free textbooks and compulsory education.
The Women’s World urges women to emulate businesswomen and embrace punctuality, noting that women are generally more punctual than men and that home routines improve due to modern business. It also warns of excessive doctoring by some women who fear illness even when the baby is well and the grandfather is recovering.
A local voice quips that some men argue just to hear themselves speak, comparing such talk to an engineer exhausting steam by blowing a whistle in a casual social setting.
A Macon News brief notes a Denver sociologist claiming red headed women are weak. The item headlines the controversial quote and signals public reaction without endorsing the view.
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha J. Jackson widow of John F. Jackson were held at 9 30 yesterday from the Hancock Avenue Harris Street residence with Rev James C Morris of First Methodist officiating The body was laid to rest at The Glade in Oglethorpe county beside her mother The community honored a devoted mother and Christian with flowers and condolences from many friends
National games include Boston beating Cincinnati 2–0 and 6–0, New York 3–2 over Chicago, Philadelphia 5–3 over St Louis, St Louis 3–2 Washington, and Detroit 4–2 Philadelphia. Cleveland topped New York 3–2. Chicago defeated Boston 7–1. Southern results show Atlanta 3–5 Memphis, New Orleans Chattanooga rain, Mobile 0 Nashville, Mobile 1 Nashville 3 Birmingham 1 Little Rock 1 in rain. South Atlantic matches Charleston 0 Jacksonville 1, Augusta 5 Columbus 1, Columbia 3 Macon 2 and 2–4.
Lodges listed meet weekly at various halls in Clayton street Max Joseph Building Odd Fellows Hall and Masonic Hall. Attendees invited. minutes note meeting nights 8:30 pm and second/ fourth Wednesdays. Officials named for each group.
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